All Benefits for carers articles – Page 2
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ArticleGovernment under fire over delay of better-paid paternity leave
MPs have warned the government that its review of parental leave must address the existing system’s ‘fundamental failings’, after it failed to commit to better-paid paternity leave during this parliament.
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ArticleAmerican Express and Aldi offer equal parental leave
Research has unveiled a list of all 165 UK employers offering equal parental leave, offering on average 20 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
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AnalysisBuilding a business case for enhanced parental benefits
When creating enhanced parental benefits, employers should ensure they address employees’ needs.
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Case StudiesCiti supports parents through enhanced parental benefits
As part of its pledge to be an inclusive employer, Citi aims to provide meaningful support for parents and caregivers through its enhanced parental benefits.
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Case StudiesWates Group offers enhanced parental benefits to improve retention
Wates Group offers enhanced maternity leave, with 26 weeks at full pay, followed by 26 weeks at statutory maternity pay.
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ArticleLancaster is named England’s best place for working mums in 2025
Lancaster has been named as England’s best place for working mums in 2025, according to research by CoworkingCafe.
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OpinionChristine Caffrey: Back to school and employee childcare
It is important to recognise that September can be a stressful period for employees with childcare responsibilities as they navigate this change, while trying to meet both professional and personal obligations.
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AnalysisKerri O’Driscoll: How can employers support working parents and carers during school holidays?
Foot Anstey recognises that supporting parents and carers, year-round, is key to creating a healthier, happier workforce.
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AnalysisJoanne Waterworth: How can employers support working parents and carers during school holidays?
Joanne Waterworth shares practical tips for employers looking to better support working parents and carers during holidays.
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ArticleIsle of Man announces new rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave
The Isle of Man government has announced that new employment rights for shared parental leave and parental bereavement leave will be introduced from 1 November.
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OpinionSarah Jackman: Taking teen-ternity leave
Parents taking time off to support their children through stressful times in their lives such as exams is reported to be a growing trend.
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Article48% of employers support parents balancing childcare and work during summer holidays
Employee Benefits poll: Half (48%) of employers said they offer some kind of support for working parents worrying about balancing childcare and work during the summer holidays.
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OpinionToby Pochron: The review of the parental leave and pay system
The UK government’s 2025 review of the parental leave and pay system marks a pivotal and long-overdue reform that should be very much supported.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Is there an answer to working parents' childcare struggles?
The start of the school summer holidays means a stressful childcare juggle for many working parents.
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ArticleItalian constitutional court rules non-biological mother in same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave
The constitutional court in Italy has ruled that a non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave.
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ArticleEnable Law introduces enhanced inclusive parental leave policy
Enable Law has launched an enhanced inclusive parental leave policy and mortgage benefit as part of its range of wider employee support.
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ArticleA quarter of mothers on maternity leave did not return to their job within a year
A quarter of mothers who have taken maternity leave did not return to their job within a year, according to research by Matri Coaching.
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AnalysisHow to build a carers’ leave policy for today’s workforce
Benefits that support care responsibilities, ease stress and give back time are effective.
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Case StudiesHill Dickinson recognises all types of caring responsibilities within carers’ leave policy
Hill Dickinson’s carers’ leave policy acknowledges that caring comes in all forms.
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ArticlePoll: Do you do anything to support working parents worrying about balancing childcare and work during the summer holidays?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.